Fessenden steel guitars

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Johann Schlager
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Fessenden steel guitars

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Hello there. Im new Fessy user and im wondering if Jerry Fessenden is still around Burlington/Montpellier Vermont for Fessenden tune ups/help or repair. I try to contact him a few weeks ago and no answer" Anybody know if he's still around the east coast and well? Thanks
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Fessenden have not been manufactured for a while now. Jerry has retired. The only service center i know of in Canada, is us at Outwest Music in Bassano, AB. However, I am sure there is someone more local to you that knows a thing or two about steel guitars. If you would like to talk steels please call, text, email us
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This was a while ago but Jerry posted a few years ago that he would no longer service his guitars unless you bought it directly from him.
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Last I knew, I think he was based in Indiana and also doing time in Dallas.
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also doing time in Dallas.
I hear he shot a man in Reno just to watch him die.
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If you need a few small parts, Contact Billy Cooper in Virginia.
He was a dealer for Fessenden Guitars. And may have a few parts still in stock, In his shop.
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Ok thanks folks. I tought that he lives in Burlington Vt. Might be wrong on that... :eek:
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Jerry lived outside of Montpellier. He made me a nice single neck, 10 years ago or so..
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Hi Johann, I am in the Hudson River Valley near Peekskill NY and would be happy to help you with your Fessy. Send me an email and we can discuss your needs, etc.

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Dave has worked on my steels and is great and very reasonable prices.
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If anyone is looking for a Fessenden (fantastic guitars), I have two black mica ones available. A D10 with 9 floor and 10 knees and a SD10 with 4 floor and 7 knees. Send a PM for more info.
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John Macy wrote: 13 Apr 2025 8:26 am If anyone is looking for a Fessenden (fantastic guitars), I have two black mica ones available. A D10 with 9 floor and 10 knees and a SD10 with 4 floor and 7 knees. Send a PM for more info.
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My Fessenden growls! The metal necks add nicely. Thank you for my great guitar, Jerry!
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Yep! Mine growls too! Love it!